Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution

by Woody Holton

Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

973 H744

Collection

Publication

Hill and Wang (2008), Edition: 1st, 384 pages

Description

Examines the original intent behind the writing of the Constitution and how it was shaped by the reactions, occasionally violent ones, of citizens to include a protection of civil liberties and the freedom of the people.

Awards

National Book Award (Finalist — Nonfiction — 2007)
Cundill History Prize (Longlist — 2009)
Virginia Literary Awards (Winner — 2008)
George Washington Book Prize (Finalist — 2008)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

384 p.; 5.76 inches

ISBN

0809016435 / 9780809016433
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